Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell's operation in the Great Lakes Region is seeking a motivated seller-doer with strong environmental permitting and natural resources experience on wind and solar projects to continue growing our Renewable permitting practice. The position will report to the Chicago Natural and Cultural Resources Department Manager but can sit in our Detroit or Madison, WI, offices to primarily support ongoing projects in the Midwest with the opportunity to support renewable work throughout the U.S.

About the Role

This position will be responsible for federal, state, and local permitting to facilitate the construction of renewable facilities throughout the Midwest market. Responsibilities include business development, proposal development, marketing, developing permitting strategies and schedules, managing resource survey activities, participating in public meetings, negotiating with regulatory agencies, and managing construction, contracts, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage permitting and compliance for renewable facilities, including completion and submittal of federal, state, and local permits.
• Provide project management to ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule while meeting client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external project teams for successful completion of regulatory requirements by developing and implementing permit strategies aligned with project schedules.
• Manage the preparation of documents or technical reports as needed.
• Identify and develop strategies for change management with regulatory agencies and assess risks associated with permit strategies, project change requests, and agency interactions.
• Participate in business development of the renewable market by developing and executing sales and marketing plans, managing client accounts, negotiating contracts, and preparing technical proposals and cost estimates for renewable projects.
• Develop relationships with new and existing clients.
• Manage construction compliance (implementation of necessary permits) as requested by the client.
• Mentor less experienced staff and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in a natural resources field, environmental science, or related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years of related professional experience.
• Ability to interact effectively with industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations for renewable projects in the Midwest.
• Experience with state siting processes for renewable facilities is desired.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, and the National Environmental Policy Act (preferred).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate within a team.
• Ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work on multi-faceted projects, meet deadlines under pressure, and work effectively with various audiences (e.g., regulators, public officials, clients).

Schedule

Full-time with up to 25% travel.